Oral Lichen Planus and Mutated <i>TP53</i>—A Road to Cancer?

The malignant potential of oral lichen planus (OLP) has been discussed and disputed for decades. The lesions are often characterized by strong expression of the TP53 protein in the basal layer of the mucosa. In 2002, we reported the presence of <i>TP53</i> mutations in nine out of 27 OLP...

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Main Authors: William Peter Holbrook, Helga M. Ögmundsdottir
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Series:Dentistry Journal
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/10/9/176